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TEL team taking part in today's #TeachingAndLearning #Infrastructure Showcase, sharing some key findings from our #BlackboardUltra evaluation & suggested small changes to make a big difference: using Ultra Documents to group & present content, the search bar to find content & using notifications.

In 2026, Blackboard one of the common Learning Management Systems (LMS) is forcing everyone to upgrade to "Blackboard Ultra" an upgraded version.

One of the things this means is that we'll have AI features now as a teacher. You can have AI create your […]

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Most LMS conversations are higher ed. But K–12 Blackboard Ultra users? We’re doing incredible work too.

Let’s connect. Let’s share. Let’s build. 📩 DM if you want in.
#EdTechCommunity #BlackboardUltra #K12Edu #AT25

Most LMS conversations are higher ed. But K–12 Blackboard Ultra users? We’re doing incredible work too.

Let’s connect. Let’s share. Let’s build. 📩 DM if you want in.
#EdTechCommunity #BlackboardUltra #K12Edu #AT25

K–12 folks using @AnthologyInc Blackboard Ultra: we’re building a community that actually talks to each other.
If you're out there—come find us. We want your voice in the mix.
#BlackboardUltra #K12UserGroup #EdTechLeadership #AT25

I've been teaching online since 2007. I've taught in pretty much every LMS including homegrown ones that some rando slapped together in the early days of #OnlineLearning. I've never seen an LMS as bad as #BlackBoardUltra. It's beyond. I can't believe they charge money for this.

#BlackBoardUltra stays awful, trust in that. when responding to students' discussion posts, you can't see the original post because peer responses are prioritized and won't collapse.

Blackboard Ultra Microlearning Library Blackboard Ultra is a modern platform that has the power to transform the student online learning experience. Its responsive interface is designed to function on all devices, including mobile. The following library of microlearning videos has been created by the Cardiff Learning & Teaching Academy as a quick and easy way to develop your understanding of Blackboard Ultra.

#CardiffUni have a bunch of short (60-90 second) videos on #BlackboardUltra here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/cltamicrolearning?share=copy

Blog post about them: blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/LTAcademy/learning-centr... #LearningCentral

Post assessment grades automatically Grades can't be posted automatically because a rubric has been added.

#BlackBoardUltra is actively trying to harm me.

#BlackBoardUltra friends: is there a setting to post grades automatically when I grade a submission instead of having to remember to click Post? HELP.

#OnlineLearning
#AcademicSky